Guest Column: School counselors fill many important roles

Written by BY Charity Daniel, Guest Columnist
Friday, 11 February 2011 17:11

Dear School Counselor, How can I ask for support from my child’s school if my child is struggling with a stressful situation at home?Concerned ParentOne of our roles as a school counselor is to be a liaison between families and teachers. The best thing about us is that we can be as confidential as families wish when we support students. If there is a difficult situation at home, parents can feel comfortable sharing with us. We can then communicate with teachers at any level.